Lladró "Naughty Dog" Figurine #4982 — Retired, Spain
Lladró has defined Spanish porcelain artistry since the Lladró brothers founded their workshop in Valencia in 1953, and "Naughty Dog" is a classic example of the studio's gift for capturing an unguarded, fleeting moment in porcelain. Sculpted by Juan Huerta, one of Lladró's most prolific figurine designers, the piece depicts a young girl mid-stride with a basket tucked under her arm, caught off guard by her puppy playfully tugging at the hem of her dress — a small, warm bit of storytelling rendered in Lladró's signature soft, pastel glaze palette of dove grey, blue, and white.
Issued in 1978 and retired from production in 1995, this figurine is no longer manufactured, making surviving examples a fixed and finite population. The piece carries the full Lladró backstamp — including the "Hand Made in Spain" mark and DAISA copyright designation — along with its incised model number, 4982, confirming both authenticity and edition.
A gently humorous, technically accomplished piece typical of Lladró's genre scenes from this era, well suited to a figurine collection or as a standalone display piece with genuine charm.
Maker: Lladró, Spain
Model: #4982, "Naughty Dog"
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